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563 | Finding & Protecting Alaska with Bjorn Dihle

In this episode, we dive deep into the vast wilderness of Alaska with Bjorn Dihle, a lifelong Alaska resident and outdoorsman. From the intricacies of bear viewing and the challenges of hunting blacktail deer to the controversial Ambler Road project, Bjorn shares his unique experience and perspectives, emphasizing the importance of staying engaged with conservation efforts, the unique beauty and challenges of Southeast Alaska, and much more.

"This is your land; it matters to you."

LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE...

Bjorn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bjorndihle/
Bjorn's Books: https://amzn.to/4a2Z5rs
https://huntfishbrooksrange.com/
https://www.northernjournal.com/
https://www.trcp.org/
https://salmonstate.org/salmonstate-campaigns/#southeast

CHAPTERS...

00:00:00— Exploring the Wilds of Alaska
00:02:11— Meet Bjorn: A Lifelong Alaskan Adventurer
00:10:17— The Dynamics of Bear Viewing and Conservation
00:15:00— The Ambler Road Project: Controversies and Implications
00:26:17— Southeast Alaska: A Hunter's Paradise
00:32:21 — The Unique Challenges of Hunting Blacktails
00:54:52 — Understanding Bear Behavior and Safety
01:12:32 — Bjorn's Insights on Conservation and Future of Alaska

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